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The Silky Milkweed Mixture

Asclepias curassavica. A rich profusion of yellow, red and orange flowers, our improved Silky Milkweed Mixture was bred for the professional cut flower trade. But it is also the best mixture for splendid summer butterfly gardens. (It is not necessary to sear these cut stems in hot water like other varieties of Asclepias.) Hardy annual. Summer-fall flowering. Height: 24"-30".


One packet of about 75 seeds

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    • Asclepias curassavica. Best started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting out after the last spring frost date, the Blood Flower thrives in full to part sun in most soils. Hummingbird- and butterfly-loved, it yields a profusion of little clustered flowers and long, pointed green leaves. Eventually, spindly pods magically launch seeds in fluffy white parachutes. Bee friendly. Deer resistant. Hardy annual. Summer to fall flowering. Height: 24" to 30".

    Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Gardening Tips
    • Milkweed Sowing Instructions
      Planting Depth      :1/4”
      Seed Spacing:4”-6”
      Plant Spacing:10”-12”
      Days to Germination: 14-21 days
      Germination Temperature:65°-75°F

      Asclepias curassavica, the Blood Flower. Milkweed thrives in full to partial sunlight in most soil types. It may be sown outdoors after the last frost date but is best started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting out after all danger of frost has passed. Use individual peat pots or seed-starting cells to avoid root disturbance. Provide even moisture and strong light. Harden off the plants by gradually acclimating them outside over 1 to 2 weeks before transplanting out. Bred for the professional cut flower trade, it is the best for summer butterfly gardens. It produces a profusion of yellow, red and orange flower clusters and spindly pods that launch flat seeds within fluffy white parachutes. Cut the flowers early in the day when they are almost fully open ~ hold them upside down to avoid dripping their milky-white sap. Summer-fall flowering.

      Our Pollinators are in Peril
Asclepias curassavica. Best started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting out after the last spring frost date, the Blood Flower thrives in full to part sun in most soils. Hummingbird- and butterfly-loved, it yields a profusion of little clustered flowers and long, pointed green leaves. Eventually, spindly pods magically launch seeds in fluffy white parachutes. Bee friendly. Deer resistant. Hardy annual. Summer to fall flowering. Height: 24" to 30".

Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Milkweed Sowing Instructions
    Planting Depth    :1/4”
    Seed Spacing:4”-6”
    Plant Spacing:10”-12”
    Days to Germination: 14-21 days
    Germination Temperature:65°-75°F

    Asclepias curassavica, the Blood Flower. Milkweed thrives in full to partial sunlight in most soil types. It may be sown outdoors after the last frost date but is best started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting out after all danger of frost has passed. Use individual peat pots or seed-starting cells to avoid root disturbance. Provide even moisture and strong light. Harden off the plants by gradually acclimating them outside over 1 to 2 weeks before transplanting out. Bred for the professional cut flower trade, it is the best for summer butterfly gardens. It produces a profusion of yellow, red and orange flower clusters and spindly pods that launch flat seeds within fluffy white parachutes. Cut the flowers early in the day when they are almost fully open ~ hold them upside down to avoid dripping their milky-white sap. Summer-fall flowering.

    Our Pollinators are in Peril
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